CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light; tolerates some direct sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy to moderate
2.Full Plant Height – Up to 6–8 feet indoors
3.Leaves Color – Deep green or burgundy with a glossy texture
4.Flowers – Rarely flowers indoors; insignificant blooms
5.Type – Indoor ornamental foliage plant
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; reduce watering in winter
8.Soil – Well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite
9.Sunlight – Prefers bright, indirect sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–80°F (16°C–27°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a pot with good drainage and fill it with a rich, well-aerated potting mix.
2.Plant the sapling at the same depth it was in the original pot.
3.Water thoroughly and place it in a spot with bright, filtered light.
4.Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust and help with photosynthesis.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ficus elastica
2.Common names: Rubber Plant, Rubber Tree, Rubber Fig
3.Hindi: फाइकस इलास्टिका / रबर प्लांट (Phāikasa Ilāsṭikā / Rabar Plāṇṭ)
4.Tamil: ஃபைகஸ் எலாஸ்டிகா / ரப்பர் செடி (Faikas Elāsṭikā / Rappar Ceṭi)
5.Telugu: ఫికస్ ఎలాస్టికా / రబ్బర్ మొక్క (Phikas Elāṣṭikā / Rabbar Mokka)
6.Kannada: ಫಿಕಸ್ ಎಲಾಸ್ಟಿಕಾ / ರಬ್ಬರ್ ಗಿಡ (Phikas Elāsṭikā / Rabbar Giḍa)
7.Marathi: फिकस इलास्टिका / रबर झाड (Phikasa Ilāsṭikā / Rabar Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: ഫിക്കസ് എലാസ്റ്റിക്ക / റബ്ബർ പ്ലാന്റ് (Phikkas Elāsṭikka / Rabbar Plāṇṭ)